Fire lieutenant qualifications

This post included compentencies required such as knowledge, skills, abilities for Fire lieutenant position. The standard job qualification includes: education/knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA model, core competency), experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

1. Operational characteristics, services and activities of a fire suppression program.
2. Modern and complex principles and practices of fire suppression, inspection and fire prevention.
3. Operation, maintenance, and use of firefighting and rescue equipment.
4. Fire prevention policies, rules and regulations.
5. Local geography including location of mains, hydrants, and major fire hazards.
6. Have knowledge of City resources, such as equipment, staffing, water supply, communications, and mutual aid agreements.
7. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
8. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
9. Coordinate the work of lower level staff.
10. Interpret and explain Fire Division policies and procedures.
11. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
12. Prepare clear and concise reports.
13. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
15. Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
16. Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
17. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills